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BI on full force for Holy Week exodus; warns vs. fake eTravel sites

Manila, April 1 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed its personnel on full force as the Holy Week travel rush peaks, with an estimated 45,000 departing international passengers daily expected ... Read More


DSWD maintains limited work force for MTA processing, disaster ops

Manila, April 1 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured the public that the processing of Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) permits will remain operational to assist travele... Read More


Senate panel proposes windfall tax on oil firms

Manila, April 1 -- A Senate panel has proposed the imposition of a windfall tax on oil firms to help fund targeted subsidies and cushion the impact of soaring fuel prices on consumers. The recommenda... Read More


Palace: DOJ, Ombudsman 'overwhelmed' by ICI case referrals

Manila, April 1 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of the Ombudsman are currently "overwhelmed" by the volume of cases referred by the Independent Commissio... Read More


Palace: No holiday break for PBBM, key agencies during Holy Week

Manila, April 1 -- There will be no holiday break for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and key government agencies during the Holy Week as they continue to monitor pressing national and global concer... Read More


Septuagenarian wins P2-M jackpot in PAGCOR-linked Bingo event

Manila, March 31 -- A 76-year-old pensioner and regular patron of Casino Filipino (CF) Olongapo clinched the lone PHP2 million must-go jackpot in the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (PAG... Read More


Another batch of 99 Filipinos arrives from Kuwait, receives gov't aid

Manila, March 31 -- The Philippine government on Tuesday facilitated the safe return of another batch of 99 Filipinos from Kuwait, as part of ongoing efforts to assist overseas workers affected by the... Read More


Yanson Group slashes Holy Week bus fare by 10%

Manila, March 31 -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved the request of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (Yanson) to grant a 10-percent fare cut to all its passen... Read More


PNP steps up crackdown on illegal fare hikes as fuel prices surge

Manila, March 31 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its support for transport regulators in going after unauthorized fare increases, warning public utility vehicle operators again... Read More


Land, sea, air transport hubs ready for Holy Week - DOTr

Manila, March 31 -- All transportation hubs across the country are ready for the expected influx of Holy Week travelers. In a press conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Tuesday, acting Transporta... Read More